# N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-4.1: Limitation on construction of new or extension of public water systems

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-4.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-4.1
- **Heading:** Limitation on construction of new or extension of public water systems
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 58 / Chapter 12A / Section 12A-4.1

## Text

41. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Safe Drinking Water Act," P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.), or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, the Department of Environmental Protection, pursuant to section 34 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-32), within the Highlands preservation area as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3), shall limit or prohibit the construction of new public water systems or the extension of existing public water systems to serve development in the Highlands preservation area as defined in section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3), except in the case of a demonstrated need to protect public health and safety, and except to serve development in the Highlands preservation area that is exempt from the provisions of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-1 et al.) pursuant to subsection a. of section 30 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-28). L.2004,c.120,s.41.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-2 Legislative findings and declarations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-4 Powers, duties of commissioner relative to drinking water regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-4.1 Limitation on construction of new or extension of public water systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-4.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-5 Regulations; variances or exemptions; duration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-6 Knowledge of contaminant in or likely to enter water system; actions by commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-7 Emergency circumstances; provision of safe drinking water](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-8 Failure of public water supply system to comply with regulations or requirements; notice requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-8.2 Provision of boil water notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-8.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-8.3 Notifying municipalities and educational institutions of violations requiring Tier 2 Public Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-8.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-9 General powers and duties of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-10 Violations; remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 58:12A-11 Severability; liberal construction; continuation of rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to repealed statutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T58_C12A_S12A-11.md)

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